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1998 toyota camry problems

Bad oil leak on passenger side above power steering pump

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If above the pump, it is usually the cam cover gasket in a Camry.

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evon williams

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  • Posted on May 31, 2008

SOURCE: 1992 toyota camry tight steering

yes , i am sure you checked for leaks on the rack at the boots on both ends near the wheels. if none try adding a power steering conditioner to the pump . drain the fliud from the reservoir first by taking off one of the hoses the more conditioner the better. this may not work but it is an easy and cheap way first. there is also a relief valve in many pumps that might be stuck not allowing pressure to build.

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Marvin

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  • Posted on Sep 03, 2008

SOURCE: toyota camry 2002 power steering

Have you thought that the new pump may not produce enough pressure, I have been involved in may repairs where a new part was the issue.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 27, 2009

SOURCE: power steering rack 1998 toyota camry

I have a power steering leak on my 1998 Toyota Camry.  I have been using over the counter stop leaking fluids, but it has not helped.  It leaks more during the cold weather as oppose to hot weather. Deme 

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 15, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 toyota camry,4,cylinder, 5 speed

it sounds like your oil pressure sending unit may be plugged by whatever took your pressure down to 5-8 psi the first time. this is extremely low pressure as i am sure you know but at 30 psi your light should go off i would replace the sending unit if your oil pressure is holding 30

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 25, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 TOYOTA CAMRY RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OUT

Look at these picture, step by step:
http://www.bodyshopzone.com/archives/trim/door_panels/Toyota/Camry_2000_front/removal_f4.html

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